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New Horizons

Message from the PresidentDear Fellow Rotarians

It is my pleasure to welcome the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, W.A., Australia to membership in Rotary International. In joining Rotary, your club is joining a vast international network of community volunteers and business and professional people. Rotary is tens of thousands of projects being run every day, many focused on reducing the child mortality rate throughout the world. Now your club is part of that same vast network working together to make a lasting difference on a global scale!

As your club develops throughout the year, remember to focus on developing projects that make sure children have clean water, improved overall health, and the opportunity to go to school. We must work together, one club with another, to do what is needed.

Please join me this year in Making Dreams Real by beginning to turn safe and happy childhoods into long and healthy lives.

Sincerely,

D.K. Lee

President, 2008-09Rotary International

The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Charter Night DinnerDetails on when, where and what to wear!Find out how you can help in organising this unique event. Few Rotarians get the privilege of attending their club’s Charter Night, so this is a night to remember. Page 3

Message from the Club PresidentMessage from the Charter President Page 2

Induction Night DinnerInformation regarding the Induction Night dinner, and what you can do to assist.Page 3

Club InformationInformation on Office Bearers, club contact details, and meeting times.Page 4

From the MeetingDidn’t get to the last meeting. Catch-up with this summary of what was presented or discussed at the last meeting. Page 3

From the D is t r ic t GovernorA welcome to Rotary from the District Governor Sue RowellPage 4

Volume 1, Issue 1 19th - 25th January 2009

PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 District 9450 ABN: 99602195617

The Rotary Club of Freshwater BayDistrict 9450Celebrate the Induction Night for all of the new members of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay.

The Induction Night Dinner will be held on Thursday 5th February Café, Bethesda Hospital, 6.30pm for 7.00pm dinner. 

Cost will be $40 per person, with $20 per person being donated back to the club’s Charity Account. 

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C L U B P R E S I D E N T

Dear Rotarians,

Welcome to Rotary, an organisation I have been associated with since I was 22 years of age and one that has, for our family, become a way of life. It has expanded and enriched all of our lives in ways we could never have envisaged, and I sincerely hope that it will do the same for you in the fullness of time.

I am privileged and honoured to serve as your Charter President and in that role I’d like to work with you to set the foundations for a Club that is progressive, active, friendly, and one which will make a significant difference to the lives of the less fortunate both locally and in the wider world community.

Having received the Charter for the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay on 19th December, 2008 the Club held its first ‘Official’ meeting last Thursday, 15th January, with 20 of the 32 members present. We are indeed fortunate to have such a range of ages, experience and diversity amongst our Charter Members, not only have we a 50:50 ratio of male and females, but community leaders, former Rotary Foundation Alumni and Rotaractors. We can learn from all of them to create the kind of Rotary Club service minded people want to join.

Our first meeting saw decisions made that are very different to other Clubs in Western Australia. We have decided to break away from many of the old traditions, with less formalities and to be pro active with both projects and fundraising activities. With a different approach, where our concentration is on Participation through Talent, Time or Treasure (or any combination of the three), we aim to be a Club which is attractive to busy people of all ages who ‘want to do good in the world’.

Together we have the power to Make Dreams Real as our International President DK Lee challenges us to do in his Theme for this year.

Ken joins me in wishing you and yours a rich and rewarding 2009.

Yours in Rotary service,

Di Collins

Charter President2008-09

The Rotary FoundationWeek 29: This week’s ‘Rotary Foundation Thought’ is about a matching grant that has helped turn waste into profit for Philippine coconut farmers. With the aid of a Foundation matching grant, the Livelihood Project gives local farmers the supplies and labor to turn wasted coconut husks into “coconets”, which have environmental and economic benefits for the community. The project increased

e m p l o y m e n t levels for women and out of school youth while reviving the local coconut industry. Coconut husks,

which are a huge source of agricultural waste, are now used to make coconets which help provide an environmentally friendly solution to land erosion and degradation. Another husk byproduct, coconut dust is used as a soil enhancer and organic fertilizer. This is an example of how The Rotary Foundation is helping smaller communities throughout the world and is ensuring that economic growth reaches the poorer communities.

January is Rotary Awareness MonthRotary at a GlanceEstablished: February 23, 1905, in Chicago, Ill., USAFounder: Chicago lawyer Paul P. HarrisClubs: 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical regionsMembership: 1.2 million men and womenGlobal aid: Rotary has given $1.5 billion to humanitarian programs that promoteliteracy, alleviate hunger, provide safe water, and advance world peace.Education: Every year, Rotary offers 1,000international college level scholarships andsponsors 8,000 international exchanges for high school students.

Rotary’s top goal: a polio-free worldThe war against polio has been waged on many fronts for decades and never has victory been so close. It is a battle fought withtwo tiny drops of vaccine, sophisticated technology, and an army of dedicated volunteers.

Rotary has been working with national governments and other public and private entities to eradicate polio since 1985, when Rotary launched its landmark PolioPlus program. In 1988, Rotary became a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, along with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since then, Rotary members worldwide have donated their time and resources to help immunize more than two billion children in 122 countries. By the time polio is finally eradicated, Rotary will have contributed nearly $650 million to the cause.Of even greater significance, Rotary members offer their compassion, time, and expertise. During National Immunization Days (NIDs), members volunteer to help at immunization posts, deliver vaccine, transport health workers, recruit fellow volunteers, and squeeze countless drops of the oral polio vaccine into the mouths of children. The mass mobilization for NIDs, referred to as “social mobilization,” involves election-style campaigning and innovative strategies to get the message to people who are cut off from the mainstream by conflict, geography, or poverty. Rotary volunteers prepare and distribute different types of mass communication tools including posters, TV spots, radio promotions, billboards, folk songs, and promotional messages that are placed on floats, trucks, rickshaws, and in local newspaper announcements. The lengths to which they will go to get vaccine to children are heroic, traveling hundreds of kilometers on camel, by boat, by helicopter, on horseback, or on foot for days to reach every child. The goal is almost at hand, and today polio persists in only a handful of countries. The number of polio cases worldwide has been reduced by 99 percent, preventing five million cases of paralysis and averting 250,000 pediatric deaths. The world stands firmly on the threshold of victory thanks to the achievements of the last 20 years. A polio-free world will be Rotary’sultimate gift to children everywhere.

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Charter Night DinnerThe Charter Night Dinner will be held on Thursday, 5th March, at the Royal Perth Golf Club, Labouchere Road, South Perth, 7.00pm for 7.30pm dinner.   Cost will be $75 per person.

This is the night the District will welcome our Club into the family of Rotary in WA.  Dress is formal preferred, with miniatures to be worn by those with awards.   His Excellency the Governor, Dr. Ken Michael and his wife Mrs Michael will be with us for the occasion.   It will be a very special occasion and if any members have any suggestions as to how to make it even more memorable, we'd love to have your input.  Mara has kindly offered to theme the tables for us and Marcos has produced the flyer.  Judith and Glenn Darlington have assisted with the program and we'll be calling on our computer experts to put the Charter Program together professionally.Once again it is a night to have spouses/partners, family and friends join us for the celebration.

Induction Night DinnerThe Induction Night Dinner will be held on Thursday, 5th February, Café, Bethesda Hospital, 6.30pm for 7.00pm dinner.   Cost will be $40 per person. 

We need to get numbers to Roh for catering purposes by Monday 2nd  February.   Please bring your spouse / partner and any family you'd like to have present as it is the night you will be 'Inducted’ into Rotary.   Once again, Roh will generously provide the meal for us for $20.00 and donate $20 per person back to our Charity Account, so it will be an excellent meal (members at the Christmas function will agree) with a fundraising component. Mara has very kindly offered to obtain complimentary wines for us, for this event, from her contacts however, she requests each of you let us know your preference for White or Red asap.

On the night all new members will receive two Rotary Certificates - The Four Way Test and Object of Rotary.  Please let us know if you want your certificates Framed or Unframed.   Your preference would be appreciated asap.

From the Meeting1. Club Constitution - this has been distributed electronically to all members.  It is the standard Club Constitution as set out by Rotary International.  It is just a formality that members 'adopt' this, and all present   agreed to do so.2. Incorporation - with the Constitution adopted, we will now proceed with the process of having the Club Incorporated.  This will have costs involved with the application of each form and advertising.  Forms have been obtained from DOCEP and the first form will be sent this week. 3. Charitable Licence - once Incorporated, the Club will proceed with applying for a Charitable Licence. Once again, the necessary forms have been obtained.4. President Elect for 2009-2010 i.e. a President for 2010-2011 - Rotary requests we select Club Presidents very early so this decision is required in the coming few weeks. We have had two names put    forward: Bill Hassell (who is considering the request, with his already heavy commitments) and Glenn Darlington, who is happy to accept the nomination.  If both Bill and Glenn accept nomination, we will ask members to vote.   Both men have a long association with Rotary.   Bill as a Rotary Scholar more than 40 years back, an association with the Alumni for that entire period and with Honorary membership       of Rotary Clubs.  Glenn has been a member of the Rotary Club of Perth for seven years from 1992, and briefly with the Rotary Club of Nedlands.5. Bank Accounts - two accounts have been opened at the Westpac Branch in Claremont.  A Club and a Charity account. 6. Toasts at weekly meetings - no Toasts at weekly meetings.7.   Flags at weekly meetings - no large flags, just a table top set incorporating the Aboriginal, Australian and Rotary flags. 

Mara and Marija know where we can obtain these.8.  Picture of the Queen or Coat of Arms at weekly meetings - decision is no to both of these. 9. Grace at meetings where we have a meal - discussion as there are members of different faiths and religious beliefs.   Agreed on a Grace which was non religious e.g.: For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity to serve, we give thanks. It was also recommended and agreed we incorporate something to acknowledge the Aboriginal heritage of the land at the same time.  Once again, Mara, Marija and Jan, will look at sourcing something suitable. 10. Guest Speakers - outside speakers to be one meeting a month.   Other weekly meetings to have shorter presentations from members on 'Who Am I" (so we can gradually get to know each other) and the       Rotary emphasis of the month e.g. March is Rotaract Month so we'd have a presentation on Rotaract possibly during World Rotaract Week.11.  Committee Meetings - agreed to have Committee meetings during a regular weekly meeting.   This may extend the meeting of that week for some Committees.  First Committee Meeting to take place next Thursday, 22nd January, 5.30pm Café Bethesda Hospital. 12.  Committees - almost all members have been allocated to either the Projects Committee, which will have subcommittees of Vocational, Community and Youth so that we combine the 'old and new' structure of Rotary Committees.  The Rotary Foundation will look after all International projects. Club Service Committee requires volunteers from members who will be happy to assist with Attendance i.e. checking off names and taking money at weekly meetings, someone to prepare rosters for Attendance, for introduction and vote of appreciation for Guest speakers, and someone prepared to organise  Guest Speakers. 13.   Website - Simone has looked into this and will commence with a simple single page and add to it.  Cost to maintain site is $29 for two years.14. Pull up Banner - Mara and Marija have kindly offered to obtain one for our Club for free from their contacts.

Apologies and Make-upsWhilst it is not a requirement that you attend every meeting of the club, the more meetings that you do attend, the more you are likely yo get out of Rotary.

If you are unable to make it to a meeting of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, you can still be credited with attending the meeting if you do a ‘make-up’.

A ‘make-up’ can be attendance at another Rotary Club anywhere in the world, attendance at recognised training session, or even participating in an online ‘e-club’.

As each meeting is catered for it is important that you advise either the Club President or the Secretary as soon as possible, so that catering numbers can be advised. This will ensure that the club does not lose money by over-catering each week.

RostersThe club will shortly be developing rosters for important roles that need to be completed each week, such as recording attendance, collecting money at weekly meetings, and introducing guest speakers.Once these rosters have been developed that will be published in the weekly club bulletin.

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Club Fundraising2008 Christmas DinnerThe club’s first fundraising effort was a Christmas Dinner at the Bethesda Hospital Cafe.A Special thanks must be given to Roh and his staff for the fantastic food, and for use of the venue with it’s amazing views of Freshwater Bay.

Amount Raised: $540

Fundraising MeetingOn Thursday 29th January, Toni James and Judith Dowson will be leading the club in a discussion on fundraising.Whilst both Toni and Judith will now doubt have to great ideas, they also need your thought and ideas on what the club can do. So put your thinking hats on, and start jotting down your thoughts.

BoardRotary Year 2008-09

Di Collins — PresidentKen Collins — Vice President / Membership DirectorSimone Carot Collins — President ElectRajah Senitharajah — TreasurerDaniel Forsdyke — SecretaryBryant Stokes — Projects DirectorClaire Forsdyke — International DirectorGlenn Darlington — Public Relations DirectorPeter Symons — Finance Director

Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater BayPO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909

MeetingsThursday 5:30pm to 6:30pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea StreetClaremont

Email: collinsd@bigpond.net.auPhone: 08 93850471Fax: 08 93850472

Chartered December 2008

From the District GovernorMy dear (new) Rotary colleagues 

It is with deep pleasure that I welcome you into the Family of Rotary and congratulate you on formation of the new Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. 

I encourage you , if you have not done so already, to go on line at www.rotary.org and read the story of the formation of Rotary in 1905 by our founder,Paul Harris, who invited three friends to join with him in 1905 and Rotary was founded.  He was inspirational and due to his vision, Rotary remains a modern and vibrant organization 105 years later. 

I am certain that you will appreciate it in its diversity, complexity and simple elegance of design. 

Just a thought....not wanting to overwhelm you ….but if you are thinking of an overseas trip this year, there is the Rotary International Convention in Birmingham England 18-24 June.   It starts with an international peace symposium, Rotary Youth Exchange, alumni gathering etc.  John and I are going and I think that Ken and Di are going too…please think about joining us.  It will be my first convention too.  People say that you learn more, meet more people, do more and become a real “Rotary tragique” at an international convention.  I hope to see you all there. 

I look forward to working with you, getting to know you and sharing in this wonderful, complex organization of Rotary. 

Happy New Year and I wish you all the happiness possible for this year and all to come.Yours in Rotary service,Sue RowellDistrict Governor 2008-2009Rotary International District 9450

Bulletin ContributionsContributions for the weekly bulletin are sought from members of the club.

Why not use the bulletin to update the club on the projects your committee is working on or promote the clubs next fundraising event.

Please forward articles and photos to daniel.forsdyke@mac.com

Rotary InformationRotary International Website: www.rotary.org

This is a very rich and informative site for any Rotarian, or those wanting to know about Rotary. Set yourself a time limit, otherwise we won’t see you for a few weeks!

Rotary In Australia Website: www.rotary.org.au

On the surface this site does not appear to offer much, but it does contain links to ‘rotarnet’ which is much more interesting!. Have a look at what is available, and have a read of the Rotary Down Under (RDU) magazine archive.

Rotary District 9450 Website: rotary9450.org.au

This particular site has more of a general information feel. It has public information on the district and each of the District 9450 clubs.

Rotary District 9450 Newsletter: www.rotaryd9450.wa.inaust.org

This site is where the District Governor’s newsletter is published. The site contains an area for documents, club information and a district photo gallery. This site is also used for reporting the monthly attendance figures to the District Governor. A calendar of district events is also available.

Club ProjectsDonation in KindOur first project has been completed.   After last Thursday’s, RogerMarston indicated that he had about 30 cartons of new melamine plates, bowls and other items, which he was happy to donate to a cause.   On returning home, Bev Lowe

from Manna Industries phoned Ken. He asked Bev if Manna could use the items from Roger to which she said YES.  

Hence our very first Club CommunityProject is a 'Donation in Kind' from Roger and Celine Marston to Manna.